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The length of a rectangle is three times its width. The rectangle's perimeter is 88 inches. What is the length of the rectangle in inches? ​

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Answer: Length: 11 inches

Step-by-step explanation: W = width L = Length = 3w

Formula: P = 2(w) + 2(L) = Substitute the values below:

88 = 2w + 2(3w) = 88 = 2w + 6w = w = 11 = 3w

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